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OTHER Today Nunzio Engwanda celebrates his birthday! He becomes 18 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
OTHER Today Nunzio Engwanda celebrates his birthday! He becomes 18 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
1B - GAMES The RSCA Futures lost 1-0 away at Lierse yesterday. The only goal came after twenty minutes of play. Yasin Özcan (photo) started the match but was sent off after 57 minutes. Even with ten against eleven, the Futures were unable to avert defeat. Read more »
OTHER After the European defeat against Kairat Almaty, Anderlecht urgently needed a response, and it came. In a seething Alfasun Indoor Arena, Anderlecht Futsal swept Pibo Bilzen aside with a clear 7-0 victory, showing that the defeat in the Champions League had been digested. The tone was set in the opening minutes. Read more »
OTHER Good news but also caution at RSCA: Lucas Hey resumed most of his training this week. The young defender looked sharp and focused during the exercises, which points to a possible place in the match selection. However, the Anderlecht staff remain vigilant. Hey, like Vazquez, is still considered a ‘doubtful case'. Read more »
OTHER For the first time in its history, RSC Anderlecht is setting up shop in the city center with a unique pop-up store, located on the corner of the Grand Place. During the Plaisirs d'Hiver, when more than four million visitors will be strolling among chalets, lights, and entertainment, fans can come and shop for shirts. Read more »
INJURIES Anderlecht has now confirmed that César Huerta will be out for approximately six to eight weeks after undergoing pelvic surgery. This news had been known for some time, but the club is now reporting it for the first time.
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FLASHBACK Aruna Dindane, born on November 26, 1980, in Abidjan, moved to Anderlecht in 2000. Dindane made his debut on September 19 in the Champions League and initially remained in the shadow of the successful striker duo Koller-Radzinski. On March 14, he scored his first Champions League goal, against Real Madrid. Aruna would later develop into an absolute dribbling sensation at the then Vanden Stock Stadium. Read more »
DAMES RSCA Women are leading the Lotto Superleague, one point ahead of OHL. December is crucial to end the year on a high note. That is why the match on December 6 (3 p.m.), the quarterfinal of the cup against Gent, will be played at Lotto Park. Tickets are available at €8 for adults and €5 for under-16s. Read more »
INJURIES Elyess Dao is gradually seeing the light at the end of the tunnel after a hamstring injury; shortly before that, he also suffered an ankle injury. The first injury disrupted his preparation and the second interrupted his momentum on his return to the field. Upon his comeback, he will play for RSCA Futures before possibly getting minutes with the first team. He has a contract until June 2029. Read more »
INTERVIEWS During the match against Seraing, Enzo Sternal made his return to the soccer field after a long-term injury. He was sidelined for eight months and now needs to build up his playing time. Sternal was injured in a fairly trivial way during training and had a difficult rehabilitation. “It was hard to realize that I would be out for so long. I would also like to thank the medical staff at Anderlecht for the guidance I received.” Read more »
OTHER Striker Luis Vazquez is just three goals away from a new milestone that could activate a financial bonus in his contract. This information was revealed in the HLN Football Podcast. The player's performance is directly linked to the financial aspect of the transfer fee. In the summer of 2023, Anderlecht signed Luis Vázquez for around €3 million. He joined from Boca Juniors.
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INJURIES Lucas Hey was surprisingly absent in the match against La Louvière: the Danish defender injured his ankle. It is not yet known how long he will be out of action. He is not the only one on the sidelines: Luis Vazquez is also reported to be out. The nature of his injury and the length of his absence are also unknown. Both are unlikely to be available against Union. Read more »
GAMES Nathan Verboomen has been appointed referee for Sunday's match at 6:30 p.m. He will be assisted by linesmen Mathias Hillaert and Maarten Toeback. The fourth official is Michiel Allaerts. Read more »
GAMES The clash between RSCA and Union on Sunday evening will be played in front of a sold-out Lotto Park. All tickets have been sold, proving that expectations are high for the Brussels duel. Read more »
OTHER Colin Coosemans has been wearing the Anderlecht jersey for more than four years now, but extending his contract does not seem to be a priority for the time being — certainly not under the conditions currently being offered by the Purple & White. Read more »
DAMES RSCA Women have taken the lead in the Lotto Super League by taking full advantage of OHL's defeat at Club YLA. The Purple & White won 1-3 at Genk. Read more »
1B - OTHER The RSCA Futures failed to win for the fifth time in six games. Against Seraing, the Purple & White took the lead twice, but a red card in the final phase left them with ten men and led to the equalizer shortly thereafter. Despite the disappointing result, there was also good news: Enzo Sternal returned after a long-term knee injury that had kept him sidelined since March. The young Frenchman made his comeback on the pitch three minutes before the end. Afterwards, he said: “My contract extension until 2029 shows the club's confidence in me. It has helped me morally.”
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TRANSFERS During the La Louvière – Anderlecht match (0-1), Marcos Peano, the 27-year-old Argentine goalkeeper, reminded everyone why he is considered one of the league's top keepers. This season Peano has already kept six clean sheets and has been in fine form. Against the Anderlecht attackers, he once again proved his worth. The La Louvière supporters applauded, but this keeper could actually become a reinforcement for Anderlecht... Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht did not play a good match in La Louvière, but they still take the important three points home. In a tight game the Mauvesdid create a few openings. Camara wasted the best one after the break. Anderlecht were sloppy, but in stoppage time substitute Kanaté headed a fine free kick by Verschaeren into the net.
OTHER RSCA Futsal has prepared itself excellently for Monday's important Champions League match with a convincing 1-7 victory at Shokudo Aarschot. This victory means that Anderlecht retains its maximum score of 27 points after nine match days, although the team is still second in the league behind FT Antwerp, which has played one more game and has 28 points. The goals for Anderlecht came from Gaucho, Mancuso (twice), Edu, Raul, Rakic, and Panes, who together made the difference in the Sporthal in Aarschot.
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TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht has shown interest in the young Burkinabé talent Mohamed Zongo, who recently featured at the U17 World Cup. The 15-year-old attacking midfielder from the Tenakourou academy impressed during the tournament, drawing the attention of several top European clubs. According to African media, Zongo — who already has seven caps for Burkina Faso U17 with four goals and three assists — is being monitored by, among others, Manchester United, Villarreal and Manchester City. Olivier Renard, Anderlecht's sporting director, was present at the event. Read more »
INJURIES Zoumana Keita was in the starting lineup for RSCA Futures on Saturday in the match against Seraing. In the 73rd minute he was forced to leave the pitch with an injury. The nature of the injury and the expected length of his absence are not yet known. Read more »
TRANSFERS Anderlecht is working on extending Nathan De Cat's contract, but keeping him will not be easy. Sports director Olivier Renard is well aware of this. “Actually, he should be a regular player with us for another two years, but in modern football, young players are taken away so quickly.” Read more »
TRANSFERS Last summer, Anderlecht did indeed consider bringing Chancel Mbemba back. Besnik Hasi revealed this in an interview with Het Laatste Nieuws. “But his demands were too high,” said the coach. Read more »
TRANSFERS In an interview with Het Nieuwsblad, Olivier Renard discusses Cedric Hatenboer's situation in detail. “When the player is ready, Anderlecht does give young footballers opportunities,” says Renard, citing Nathan De Cat as an example. Read more »
OTHER According to Het Nieuwsblad, Anderlecht is in talks with several players whose contracts are expiring. This is the case for Thorgan Hazard, Yari Verschaeren, and Marco Kana. Some players may have to take a pay cut. Read more »
OTHER Vincent Kompany made an unexpected visit to Anderlecht's training complex in Neerpede last week, much to the delight of the technical staff and former player Besnik Hasi. During an informal coffee meeting, a warm atmosphere developed, in which Kompany emphasized that Neerpede will always remain a home for him, as it does for players such as Lukaku, Tielemans, and Vanden Borre. The name of Nathan De Cat was deliberately avoided: “Kompany has enough information about the player himself,” he said. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Anderlecht coach Besnik Hasi is looking forward to the away game against La Louvière, a match that he believes is rarely easy. The home team is known for its energetic style of play, which focuses on intense pressing and fierce competition for second balls. For Anderlecht, it is crucial to continue the positive momentum from the recent victory against Club Brugge, especially since previous international breaks often threw the team off balance. Within the club, the emphasis is now on group cohesion.
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INJURIES Besnik Hasi unfortunately confirmed at his press conference that Anderlecht will be without Cesar Huerta for a long time. The Mexican player will have to undergo surgery for pubalgia in the USA. Read more »
TRANSFERS Anderlecht is reportedly interested in Joi Nuredini, according to Tuttomercatoweb. Nuredini is an 18-year-old Albanian center forward (who also has the Italian nationality) who plays for Genoa's U20 team in the Primavera I. He has scored four goals in seven matches there. Nuredini is under contract until 2028 and has reportedly also attracted interest from Juventus. Read more »
OTHER Besnik Hasi is concerned about Nathan Saliba and Angulo, who are not expected to return from their international duties until today. Both players will have had a long journey across several time zones. Hasi's concern is that both players are likely tired and may be struggling with jet lag. Angulo may also be nursing a minor injury. Read more »
OTHER The upcoming Champions League indoor soccer match between Anderlecht and Kairat Almaty has attracted a lot of attention. The match in Roosdaal is completely sold out. The Purple & White will play the first leg on Monday, November 24 at 8 PM, while the return leg in Kazakhstan is scheduled for Friday, December 5. Read more »
INTERVIEWS At RSC Anderlecht, the non-use of summer loan signings Yasin Özcan and Mihajlo Ilic has raised questions. Sporting director Olivier Renard, however, emphasizes that these two players do not cost the club any money and that he has no regrets about the choices made. His intention was to have four central defenders in the squad, but the final playing time is determined by the coaching staff. Renard points out that it is still too early to make a definitive assessment of Özcan and Ilic. Read more »
DAMES The Anderlecht women failed to turn around their 0-1 defeat to Austria Vienna in the first leg. In fact, the purple and whites lost again, this time 2-1 Read more »
GAMES Nilson Angulo played 82 minutes in the Ecuador – New Zealand match, scoring his team's first goal (final score 2-0). Unfortunately, he had to leave the field with an injury shortly before the final whistle. The nature of his injury is still unknown; it may have been out of precaution. Mihajlo Cvetkovic also played 82 minutes for Serbia's U19 team, who lost 4-1 to Croatia. Read more »
OTHER Today Elyess Dao and Basile Vroninks celebrate their birthday. They both become 19 years old and we wish to congratulate them with their anniversary! Read more »
OTHER He was the nightmare of many defenders in Belgium: strong, explosive, and deadly inside the penalty area. Dieumerci Mbokani grew into a phenomenon at RSC Anderlecht, claiming two consecutive top scorer titles and showcasing an unparalleled combination of power and technique. But where has the Congolese striker been since his glory days in Brussels? Read more »
FLASHBACK Georges Heylens had his testimonial match at Anderlecht in 1970, as was customary when a player had spent ten years at the club. At that time, however, he had just lost his place in the starting lineup. On November 18 of that year, the purple and white team won 3-1 against Manchester City. Read more »
TRANSFERS According to Sacha Tavolieri, Anderlecht is now also monitoring Manchester City striker Mahamadou Sangaré. The 18-year-old isn't playing for the English giants' first team, but is reportedly making an impression. Sangaré has scored nine goals in 14 matches and has played in the Youth League, among other leagues. Both Manchester City and the player himself are keen for him to gain experience, and a loan move would certainly be a possibility in January. Read more »
TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht has set its sights on 19-year-old Brazilian striker Ricardo Mathias. The 1.92-meter-tall player is currently under contract with Porto Alegre. Mathias has played two matches for the Brazilian U20 team so far, scoring one goal and providing one assist. This season, the young striker has made 27 appearances for his club, scoring four goals. However, many of his appearances have been as substitutes; he has yet to secure a regular starting spot. Read more »
GAMES - YOUTH Four Anderlecht players were scheduled for international matches on Saturday: Ilay Camara, Mihajlo Cvetkovic, Nunzio Engwanda, and Devon De Corte. Their tally: two wins, a draw, and a defeat. Read more »
OTHER Today Zoumana Keita celebrates his birthday! He becomes 20 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
GAMES At the U17 World Cup, Nathan De Cat played the entire match for Belgium against Portugal (2-1 defeat). Other internationals also featured. Yasin Özcan remained on the bench for Turkey's U21 match against Ukraine. Turkey won 1-0 and are currently leading their qualifying group. Read more »
YOUTH In the qualifying match for the U19 European Championship, Belgium, with Nunzio Engwanda-Ongena in the starting lineup, secured a victory against North Macedonia. The Belgian U19 team won the match with 1-0, retaining their top spot. Read more »
FLASHBACK Who still remembers Herbert Neumann? For many fans, the name might still ring a bell, but probably for the wrong reasons. Neumann was, in fact, the head coach with the shortest tenure at Anderlecht. Read more »
YOUTH In the first match of the Euro U19 qualifying round, Serbia convincingly defeated Gibraltar 4-0. Anderlecht player Mihajlo Cvetkovic was not present for the match. Serbia is in Group 6 and still has matches against Croatia and Georgia. Cvetkovic will get his chance to prove himself on Saturday, November 15 at 1:45 PM against Georgia. Read more »
OTHER Vincent Kompany, currently manager of Bayern Munich, made a symbolic visit to Anderlecht on Wednesday. This visit comes shortly after the announced departure of Wouter Vandenhaute, who was previously considered responsible for Kompany's departure from Anderlecht. Kompany was originally scheduled to attend the match against Club Brugge, but due to unforeseen circumstances, this was not possible. The visit, however, underlines Kompany's continued ties to the club. Read more »
INJURIES César Huerta may require surgery. The Mexican winger has reportedly been diagnosed with pubalgia, a result of strain on the lower abdominal muscles or the attachment of the adductors. Anderlecht is currently discussing whether Huerta needs surgery, which would sideline him for several months. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Two weeks ago, there were doubts about Thorgan Hazard, who didn't make much of an impression on the pitch against Charleroi. But now those doubts have been dispelled. Thanks to the new attacking quartet, the player's qualities are being used more effectively. Against Mechelen and Bruges, the midfielder was incredibly strong: "I'm in a good period," says Thorgan with a smile. Read more »
OTHER Olivier Renard, Chief Technical Officer of RSC Anderlecht, was not present at the crucial match against Club Brugge at Lotto Park. Instead, he was in Qatar for the U17 World Cup, leading to speculation about his role at the club. The podcast HLN Voetbal explains. Read more »
INTERVIEWS After four and a half years, Anderlecht finally managed to win at home against Club Brugge again. For coach Besnik Hasi, Vincent Kompany's successor, it felt like liberation. "It had to sink in for a bit, but I really enjoyed it," the coach said afterward, visibly relieved. Read more »
OTHER Anderlecht teenager Nathan De Cat (17) continues to impress. In the top match against Club Brugge, the young defender once again played a mature game. He completely contained playmaker Hans Vanaken and was therefore one of the key figures in the Purple & White's victory. Read more »
DAMES RSC Anderlecht has announced the departure of Farid Goreishvand, who will take charge of KAA Gent Ladies. Goreishvand, who joined the club in January 2024, has quickly established himself as a key figure in developing young talent. During his time at Anderlecht, he held various positions, including assistant coach of the first team and head of the Stellar program, before becoming head coach of RSCA Women in the 2024-25 season. Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht has achieved a much-needed home victory against Club Bruges, winning 1-0 thanks to an own goal by Mechele in the early minutes of the match. The hosts took the lead just six minutes in when De Cat delivered a precise pass to Hazard, leading to Mechele inadvertently directing the ball into his own (under pressure of Cvetkovic) net while attempting to clear a cross. Read more »
TRANSFERS Mattis Seghers, the 16-year-old goalkeeper for Anderlecht's U18 team, has extended his contract with the Purple & White until 2028. The club announced this today. "Mattis is a dedicated and talented young goalkeeper with both feet firmly on the ground," says Silvio Proto, goalkeeper coordinator for the Purple & White. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Anas Tajaouart was also part of the Moroccan U20 team that became world champions. "I didn't put any pressure on myself in this tournament," he said. Instead, his confidence grew as the tournament progressed. "But the realization that we had truly become world champions only came later," he said, describing his feelings. He also emphasized the crucial role of his coach, Mo Ouahbi, who has managed to create a strong team dynamic. Read more »
TRANSFERS With the winter transfer window approaching, all sorts of names are circulating in the media as potential reinforcements. Given that the Purple & White certainly has the intention to strengthen its position, this makes sense. However, there's currently little reliable or concrete news available about potential transfer targets, so we'll limit ourselves to a sporadic overview of the gossip. Today, we're highlighting Julien Duranville and Noah Edjouma. Read more »
OTHER Keisuke Goto's strong performances haven't gone unnoticed in Japan. The young striker, on loan from Anderlecht to STVV, has been called up to his country's national team for the first time. He will be eligible to participate in the Kirin Challenge Cup in November. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Just four years ago, Adriano Bertaccini (25) was sleeping in a tent with amateur players. Today, he's Anderlecht's striker, carrying the club's goal-scoring hopes. In this candid interview, he reflects on his unusual journey, his emotional recovery from injury, and his growth as a professional footballer. Read more »
TRANSFERS With the winter transfer window approaching, all kinds of names are circulating in the media as possible reinforcements. Given that the Purple & White do indeed intend to strengthen their squad, this is not illogical. However, there is currently little reliable or concrete news about potential transfer targets, so we will limit ourselves to a sporadic overview of the rumors. Today we highlight Julien Duranville and Noah Edjouma. Read more »
INTERVIEWS The upcoming clash between Anderlecht and Club Brugge promises to be a special one. Club impressed earlier this week with a 3–3 draw against Barcelona, while Michael Verschueren is set to make his debut as Anderlecht’s new chairman. For Lorenzo Staelens (61) – who once played for both teams – the matchup brings back a flood of memories. Read more »
FLASHBACK Anderlecht drew 0-0 against PSV in the second round of the last edition of the European Cup I in 1991. The return match at the Astridpark brought a 2-0 victory on 6th November 1991. Afterwards, a group stage followed as the quarterfinals. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Anas Tajaouart was also part of Morocco's U20 team that became world champion. “I didn't put any pressure on myself during this tournament,” he said. Instead, his confidence grew as the competition progressed. “But the realization that we had actually become world champions only came later,” he described. He also emphasized the crucial role of his coach, Mo Ouahbi, who managed to build a strong team dynamic. Read more »
INTERVIEWS In an interview, Ali Maamar described his participation in the U20 World Cup as an “incredible experience.” “I wanted to make a positive contribution to the team, and I managed to do that,” he said. After being suspended for the semi-final, he felt in top form for the final against Argentina. Read more »
YOUTH Mattis Seghers, the 16-year-old goalkeeper of Anderlecht's U18 team, has extended his contract with RSC Anderlecht until 2028. The club announced this today. “Mattis is a dedicated and talented young goalkeeper with both feet firmly on the ground,” says Silvio Proto, goalkeeper coordinator at RSC Anderlecht. Read more »
OTHER Anderlecht fans will not be traveling to La Louvière and Westerlo. They are boycotting the matches due to a lack of seats for visiting fans. This also happened previously against OH Leuven (1-1). Read more »
OTHER On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, RSCA supporters will have the chance to meet their favorite players during a special autograph session. This time, the event will not take place in the Fanshop at Lotto Park, but in the Westland Shopping Center, which is within walking distance of the stadium. The session is scheduled from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, giving fans the opportunity to collect autographs, have a chat, and take selfies. Read more »
OTHER Former Anderlecht player Anders Dreyer, who was sold to San Diego FC in January, has been named Newcomer of the Year in Major League Soccer. The Dane was involved in an impressive 38 goals, evenly split between 19 goals and 19 assists. Read more »
Mission accomplished for RSC Anderlecht Futsal: the Mauves and Whites have qualified for the Round of 16 of the Champions League after their campaign in Poland. Yet, the expected euphoria is giving way to a sense of frustration. The reason? A third-place finish that makes the rest of their European journey much more complicated.
Read more »YOUTH - INTERVIEWS On Tuesday, the heart of Brussels football beat a little faster in the municipality of Anderlecht, where young RSCA players Ali Maamar and Anas Tajaouart were celebrated for their U20 World Cup victory with the Moroccan national team. Read more »
OTHER In the round of 16 of the Croky Cup, Anderlecht will face Racing Genk away in Limburg on Thursday evening at 8:30 PM. The draw took place last night after the final match of the round of 16. Read more »
OTHER Mario Stroeykens has chosen to play for the Congolese national team in the future. The attacking midfielder will be part of the Congolese squad for the international matches in November. On Instagram, he shared the message from the squad and a childhood photo in the Congolese shirt. Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht showcased a strong performance against Mechelen, winning 3-1 at Lotto Park. The home side started energetically, establishing an early lead and went into halftime with a 2-1 advantage. While Mechelen capitalized on their chances, Anderlecht missed several opportunities to extend their lead. Read more »
INJURIES César Huerta will be out for a few weeks. The player was injured against Ninove and was substituted midway through the match. After a medical examination, it turned out he had a pelvic problem. Hasi: "Huerta will be out for a few weeks with an injury," he said. He will therefore not be in the starting lineup against KV Mechelen. There is a chance that the match against Club Brugge will also come too early. Read more »
INTERVIEWS The pressure on coach Besnik Hasi is gradually growing. After the cup final defeat, failed playoff runs, the early European elimination, and the poor performance of recent weeks, his position seems to be faltering. The fans have also gradually turned against him. But firing Hasi won't solve anything. This is the opinion of several former players and analysts. He is certainly not solely to blame. Read more »
GAMES The Belgian Football Association has announced the appointments for the league match between Anderlecht and KV Mechelen, which will be played tonight at Lotto Park. Simon Bourdeaud'hui will take charge of the match, which will see considerable pressure on the Purple & White. Read more »
INTERVIEWS After former chairman Wouter Vandenhaute, coach Besnik Hasi is now also under fire from some Anderlecht fans. On Tuesday evening, during the cup match against Ninove, his name was greeted for the first time with boos and chants of "Hasi out!" The pressure on the 53-year-old coach is mounting. But is that justified? We asked three Anderlecht icons: Olivier Deschacht, Walter Baseggio, and Philippe Albert. Read more »
INJURIES Anderlecht coach Besnik Hasi is preparing for a tense match against his former club KV Mechelen. On Saturday evening, the Purple & White hosts them at Lotto Park, where only a win will count to restore order in the ranks. Read more »
